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What are the main differences bewteen the two Larry? Does a fly press have a flywheel type weight? They seem to be very rare over here and I have seen both names (Fly and Screw) for the same machine. Thanks, Jason. Ahh just looked at an old post. Fast screw vs slow screw!! I get it now.
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Saw this today. Looks like he is wanting scrap value, which was around $350 a ton last week for clean mild steel plate. I have little experience with these so info on make and other specs would be appreciated. I can see a 34 on the front and the counter weight could be missing. It's a 8-9 hour drive each way from my place. Thanks for your time, Jason. http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=333390178
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She looks great smithy1. Nice job. Jason
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off site shop vs home shop
rawtiron replied to edge9001's topic in Blacksmithing, General Discussion
I like working at home, as it's close to the kitchen. In your case, what an opportunity to move to a bigger shop!! You can never have too much space, and you get to see your grandparents every time you go there. Jason -
This is true for me also.
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Good trade Beth!! I haven't had pheasant for years. I did the same a while back for a whole lamb. And our neighbours feed us wine for the jobs they get done. Jason
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Electric resistance rivet heating
rawtiron replied to monstermetal's topic in Induction Heating, Oil forges, etc
I'll email you Larry. Jason -
Electric resistance rivet heating
rawtiron replied to monstermetal's topic in Induction Heating, Oil forges, etc
I watched one in action the other day along with an old pneumatic rivet press. The owner lives here in NZ and has used it to rebuild and rerivet steam boilers for traction engines and alike. He's 80 odd years old and had plenty of experience(and only a long plane flight away ). I'm happy to get you his details. Jason -
Beautiful work!! And great website!! Jason.
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Thank you Sask Mark. I neutralised in baking soda and water, and have only oiled it at this stage. After talking with others I may clear coat (incralac) it as I have done with other inside sculptures. It's fairly heavy so it will probably hang on the wall mostly. Jason
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Thanks Red Hot 77. I have shaped this one on a traditional Maori adze (axe) head made from adzite. These pendants are mostly made from pounamu (greenstone), but since I work with metal, that is what I've used. The bannerstone is lovely stuff. Jason -
Finished up today with bound waxed cord. Jason
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Beautiful Work!! I'm looking forward to seeing the finished piece. Jason
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Well I had this Alaskan fulla email me about coming over here for a visit. Next thing we're forging cable up for three days, and cutting up big saw blades in another guys back yard at 9:00pm at night with a big ol angle grinder!!! What a week that was. :) -
Thanks Chad. I'm not sure yet. The greenstone (pounamu) pendants have some black cord or leather. Not sure if black will go with it, but will be trying some out soon. I'll let you know. Jason -
It does say on his site that the orders are about a week behind. My order took about three weeks to reach me in NZ, but all arrived safely and was at a much better price ($50 less) than I could get here. So overall I am very happy with the service and the quality and price of the goods. (fisher regulator, por fitting and gauge) Jason
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We had a great week together Frosty! Plenty of forging and a few visits to some local places of interest. (as you'll see by the photos)I have really appreciated meeting and getting to know Tristan in the short time we had. All thanks to this forum being made available. Jason
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I learnt how to forge weld cable the other day (Thanks Tristan!!). After a couple of goes with cable only, I decided to add some L6 that I was given by a knife maker we met up with. Here is the result. Jason
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L6 and Cable
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L6 and Cable
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L6 and Cable -
L6 and Cable
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Thanks Glenn. I have been in touch with a couple of local farriers/smiths here in the Manawatu area. They are pretty busy trying to make a living, but we do get together every now and then which is great. I learn well from watching others, then having many goes myself. Jason